MLB to Return End of July

Jun 23, 2020 at 11:37 pm by bryan


The Boys of Summer are set to hit the field in late July in a COVID-19 shortened season. Major League Baseball has officially announced a plan to return to play that features players reporting for training by July 1, leading up to a 60-game regular season anticipated to begin on July 23 and 24.

MLB has submitted to the Players Association a schedule that is designed to mitigate travel. Each team's schedule will largely feature divisional play, with the remaining contests coming against Interleague opponents in the corresponding regional division (American League East vs. National League East, AL Central vs. NL Central and AL West vs. NL West).

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Official press release: MLB announces 2020 regular season

For the first time ever, the designated hitter will be featured in the National League as part of the health and safety protocols being put in place for the 2020 season.

As for the three-week training programs, the majority of clubs are expected to conduct the workouts at their home ballparks. MLB is working with a variety of public health experts, infectious disease specialists and technology providers on a comprehensive approach that aims to facilitate a safe return.

"Major League Baseball is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season is on the horizon," Commissioner Robert Manfred said. "We have provided the Players Association with a schedule to play 60 games and are excited to provide our great fans with Baseball again soon."

We expect to hear more from the Atlanta Braves organization soon as to the schedule of games. WGNS has been affiliated with the Braves Radio Network since 1982.

Paul Casella is a reporter/editor for MLB.com based in Philadelphia. Follow him on Twitter @paul_casella.

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